Jacob jacobs



Nu. 6l4,327. Patented Nov. l5, I898.

J. JACOBS.

LIGHT FOR SIDEWALKS, 81.0.

(Application filed June 11, 1898.

(No Model.)

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light embodying my invention.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JACOB JACOBS, on NEW YORK, N. Y.

LIGHT FOR SIDEWALKS, 84.0.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 614,327, dated November15, 1898.

Application filed June 11, 1898. Serial No. 683,207. (No model.)

I0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J AOOB JACOBS, of New York city, in the county ofNew York, and in the State of New York, have invented certain new anduseful Improvements in Lights for Sidewalks, &c.; and I do herebydeclare that the following is a full, clear, and exact descriptionthereof, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which-Figure 1 is a perspective view of a sidewalk- Fig. 2 is a longitudinalvertical section thereof. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the framealone, and Fig. 4 is a vertical section of another form of my invention.

Letters of like name and kind refer to like parts in each of thefigures.

The object of my invention is to provide a light for sidewalks and otherplaces which will be water-tight; and to this end said inventionconsists in the light having thefeatures of construction substantiallyas hereinafter specified.

In the carrying of my invention into practice for the construction of asidewalk-light I employ a frame A, rectangular in outline, that isconstructed to hold several illuminating-tiles B and B, two of thelatter being provided in the instance illustrated. Each of the tiles B,provided with lenses or glasses 0 and O, rests upon inwardlyprojectingflanges or ledges D and D on the frame A, that lie in such a plane belowthe top surface of the frame that the upper sides of the lenses will beflush or substantially flush with such top surface. On each side of thetile B is a vertical rib or curb b, that stands adjacent to a like ribor curb don the frame A, and around the curbs a and a the frame has achannel or groove a. The top surfaces of the curbs a and b are in thesame or substantially the same horizontal plane and are below the topsurface of the frame. Placed over two adjoining curbs a and b, on oneside projecting into the adjacent groove a and on the opposite sideprojecting down alongside the curb b, is a grooved or channeled bar E.Between the bar E and the adjacent surfaces there is a filling ofcement, and there is also a suitable cement placed between the tile Band the adjacent surfaces of the frame A.

The tiles B and B and the bars E and E are secured to the frame A byscrews or bolts. Preferably the bars E and E are soldered together; but,if desired, they can be cast or formed together in one piece.

It is apparent that the joint between the frame A and tiles B and B,constructed as described, is perfectly water-tight. The curbs of theframe, besides aiding in the production of a water-tight joint, add tothe strength of the structure.

' As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the tiles B and B have a filling of cementor concrete F; but, if desired, as shown in Fig. 4:, said tiles can beeach simplya metal plate, perforated for the reception of the glasses 0and O.

The upper surfaces of the frame A and bars E and E are roughened, asshown, to afford a good foothold.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- The combination ofthe frame provided with inwardly-projecting supports, a tile on thelatter fitting within the frame, adjoining curbs on frame and tile, anda grooved or channeled bar placed over each pair of adjoining curbs,substantially as and for the purpose described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand this10th day of June, A. D. 1898.

JACOB JACOBS. Witnesses:

J osEPH H. BAKER, MATTHEW MOGOWAN.

